June 11, 2012

watch out, i'm armed

The upholstery bug bit me again and I blame Craigslist. I found these chairs for an incredible steal ($25 for BOTH) and I couldn't pass them up. The lady was as nice as could be. They were her mother's chairs and have sat in her garage for months. They "just weren't my style" she told me. Well, they are my style lady. Me and your 95 year old mother.

These will be easy peasy compared to the couch and I'm wanting some fun fabric this time.

AND, I'm going to try the cushions myself as I also scored a sewing machine on Saturday at a garage sale. Never been opened, brand new. Raise the roof to that people! Keep in mind I don't have the first clue how to sew, but I'll worry about that small technicality later.

The bulk of the weekend however was working on the deck. And aside from a few flower pots we're done. My house's reverse mullet has officially been cut. Stay tuned for the reveal.

22 comments:

Oh those chairs are going to be awesome when you get through with them! One person's lack of vision is your gain!! haha. Poor lady will be hating herself for selling them if she ever sees the "after" pics of them on your blog! That's awesome that you got a sewing machine for cheap!! You'll totally pick up sewing. I'd only done it once when I got my machine and while I'm far from amazing, I can at least complete the easy sewing projects like pillow covers and stuff. You'll love having a sewing machine; I felt like a whole new world of potential projects was opened up for me once I got mine!

Great deal on those gorgeous chairs! And a brand new sewing machine at a garage sale?? Your lucky week! I usually spot great sales on Waverly fabrics at Jo Ann's. Good luck! I'm sure you'll do great at sewing. Then when you learn, you can teach me! ha. :)

Oh lordy, I have basically the same style chair in my bedroom that has bee literally crying tears for some reupholstering...I've been too scared!! I've been debating breaking out the caning to make it look more modern...which way are you going??

Alright, not to be a naysayer, but I guess I'm old enough to remember back to nineteen seventy-ugly when those chairs were here, there, and uglywhere. I'll try to keep an open mind, but you are gonna have to pull off a miracle to make me love them.

I always love to see what people do with these chairs. I have a pair that I decided to redo but I had to replace the caning so I haven't gotten further than taking it off. Can't wait to see what you decide. :)